Eli Manning throws 5 TDs in win, but Giants miss playoffs

6:01 PM,
Dec. 30, 2012

Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates during the first half Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Written by

Mike Dougherty
| Staff Writer

Once the Giants were sitting on a comfortable lead, they began to look skyward with one thought.

Help!

The scoreboard updates were a focal point during a meaningless second half as the Giants rode a wave of early momentum to a 42-7 win over Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. In the end, it wasn't enough. ...